#486 Forgiving people isn’t about them, and why forgiveness is your key to freedom, with Katharine Giovanni.

What if forgiveness wasn’t about letting someone off the hook, but about setting yourself free? Holding onto anger and resentment can quietly drain your energy, health, and happiness. In this episode, forgiveness coach and best-selling author Katharine Giovanni shares her transformative journey and teaches a step-by-step process to release the emotional weight of past wounds — even the ones that feel impossible to let go of. By tuning into this episode, you"ll discover: A practical, step-by-step forgiveness system that starts with the easiest people to forgive and works up to the hardest.How unprocessed anger affects your body and mind — and what happens when you finally release it.The surprising power of forgiving not just people but the energy around painful memories. Listen now to start your own forgiveness journey and unlock the freedom and peace that come from letting go of what no longer serves you. ˚ KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS: 02:35 - The Defining Moment That Led to Forgiveness 05:52 - Why Forgiveness Feels Impossible — And How to Start Anyway 10:53 - The Step-by-Step System for Forgiveness  14:13 - The Hidden Costs of Holding Onto Anger 20:12 - Dealing with the Unforgivable and Forgiving Energy 28:41 - Self-Forgiveness and Healing Your Own Past 26:09 - Signs That Forgiveness is Working 32:59 - The Ripple Effect of Forgiveness on the World ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "You are worthy enough to lead a life of joy. You are worthy enough to lead a life of happiness, and you are worthy enough to make your own decisions and live in love." ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Katharine"s website: https://katharinegiovanni.com Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com ˚ Want to be a guest on Personal Development Mastery? Send Agi Keramidas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose. ˚ Support the show Personal development insights and actionable inspiration to implement for self mastery, living authentically, finding your purpose, cultivating emotional intelligence, building confidence, and becoming authentic through healthy habits, meditation, mindset shifts, spirituality, clarity, passion discovery, wellness, and personal growth - empowering entrepreneurs, leaders, and seekers to embrace happiness and fulfilment. Join our free community "Mastery Seekers Tribe". To support the show, click here.